BA (Hons) Philosophy, Politics and Economics at Lancaster University

Programme overview

People, ideas and finances shape our lives and societies. We’ll help you understand how that happens, unpicking the complexities and multiple perspectives behind today’s political and policy challenges. Whether you are passionate about a public-facing political career, or making your mark in professional civil service, international or charity roles, you’ll graduate as a versatile thinker and effective communicator ready to launch your career.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences | Department: School of Global Affairs | Duration: Full time 3 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Lancaster, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Parties, Populism and Protest, Political Philosophy: How Should we Live Together?, Political Theory in a Troubled World, Knowledge and Reality in a Complex World, Foundations of Microeconomics, Foundations of Macroeconomics. Year 2 core modules: Philosophical Perspectives on Politics and Economics. Year 3 optional modules include Philosophy Independent Project, Philosophy and Popular Culture, Textual Explorations in Philosophy, Questions at the Frontiers of Philosophy, Philosophy For Times of Global Crisis.

Career pathways

Over the course of our programme, you’ll develop many transferable skills and a depth of knowledge across Philosophy, Politics and Economics. This combination is highly regarded by a wide range of employers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A levels: AAB. Access to HE Diploma: 36 Level 3 credits at Distinction plus 9 Level 3 credits at Merit. BTEC Extended Diploma: DDD. BTEC in combination with A levels: A level at grade B plus BTEC(s) at DD, or A levels at grade AB plus BTEC at D. International Baccalaureate: 35 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 HL subjects. T levels: Distinction overall. GCSE requirements: Mathematics grade 6/B, English Language grade 4/C. English language requirements: If English is not your first language, we require an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each component for this programme.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee for a 12-month session Source

International applicants: GBP 26,567 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee for a 12-month session Source

Duration: Full time 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/how-to-apply/

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